Award

the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution Consultant

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 12:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution Consultant, with the contract awarded via the YPO Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework Agreement. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, and its procurement was conducted through a direct award method. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2025. The total contract value amounts to £53,688.01, and the award was finalised on 29th May 2025.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for SMEs specialising in consultancy services, particularly those that can provide expert assistance in local government reorganisation and devolution. Businesses with a focus on strategic planning, organisational restructuring, and governmental advisory services are well-suited to explore similar opportunities. Jigsaw Box Consulting Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of SME that can leverage such government contracts to foster business growth and build a strong reputation in consultancy services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution Consultant

Notice Description

Contract for the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution Consultant via Consultancy +, under the YPO Managing Consultancy and Professional Services (YPO 1141) Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3e68880-5d96-49ed-bc04-92917d9b4515
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f0c4b6-240c-4cb7-ae0b-701bf179adde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,688 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JIGSAW BOX CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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